Iron Maiden are to tour the UK and Ireland at the end of this year, following the release of a new album. On the yet-to-be titled long player guitarist Steve Harris says: "We've finished most of the writing of the album and have just started recording with Kevin Shirley so we're all very charged up at the moment to make a great record. Reaction to the tour so far has been brilliant and we're looking forward to putting a great show together for the fans and getting back out on the road towards the end of the year and playing new material live."
The band will be joined on the tour by US metallers Trivium. Tickets are to go on sale to fan club members ahead of everyone else, see http://www.ironmaidenonlineclub.com for info.
The dates are as follows:
11 Dec: Cardiff NIA
12 Dec: Birmingham NEC
14 Dec: Manchester Arena
15 Dec: Glasgow SECC
17 Dec: Newcastle Arena
18 Dec: Sheffield Arena
20 Dec: Dublin The Point
22 Dec: London Earls Court